A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4250440 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4252412 epoch_slot_no: 18812 block_no: 4250263 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1233 time: 2020-06-04 06:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d08dadbef99060cb851831c2c8df2d4cff4b419c7a24f8eb56c4d50517f5fcbBlock Operator
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